Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (left) and Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership
Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (left) and Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership
Employers are classified under industries based on their reported operations and may be involved in multiple industries.
The H-1B visa program allows U.S. employers to temporarily hire foreign workers in specialty occupations requiring specialized knowledge and at least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent. It is designed to address skill gaps in the U.S. workforce while ensuring wage standards to protect both U.S. and H-1B workers. Employers must certify that they will pay H-1B workers wages equal to or greater than those of similarly qualified U.S. employees or the prevailing local wage.
The average approval rate for H-1B petitions across the United States in 2024 stood at 98%, slightly higher than 2023's 97.3%. Locally, employers across all industries located within the Fox Cities News publication area submitted 93 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 98.9%.
The Manufacturing industry led the H-1B filings in the Fox Cities News publication area during 2024, with 26 petitions (28% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 100%. Meanwhile, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry was the second largest contributor, filing 20 petitions (21.5% of the total), with an approval rate of 100%.
Among local employers with petitions categorized under the Transportation and Warehousing sector during 2024, Air Wisconsin Airlines, LLC stood out with eight petitions and an approval rate of 100%, followed by Schneider Enterprise Resources, LLC with five petitions and an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Transportation and Warehousing sector in the Fox Cities News publication area saw a 23.5% decrease in the number of H-1B petitions during 2024.
The United States admits around 1 million legal immigrants annually, most of whom receive permanent residence (green cards) through family sponsorship or employment-based visas. In 2023, about 1.2 million immigrants were granted green cards, a return to pre-pandemic levels. Temporary visa programs, such as the H-1B for highly skilled workers and H-2A for seasonal agricultural workers, also play a critical role in filling workforce needs.
Public opinion on immigration varies, with 46% of Americans favoring maintaining current legal immigration levels, according to a 2024 Pew Research Center survey. Additionally, 42% believe that highly skilled workers, such as scientists, doctors, and programmers, should be prioritized for legal immigration, compared to 25% who prioritize workers filling labor shortages and 19% who emphasize family sponsorship. Despite this, family sponsorship remains the most common path to permanent residency, accounting for 63% of green cards issued in 2023.
The data in this article comes from the H-1B Employer Data Hub provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). While USCIS strives for accuracy, manual data entry and errors on paper forms submitted by applicants or petitioners may result in discrepancies in employer names, tax IDs, locations, or other details.
| Rank | Industry | Total Petitions | % of All Submissions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manufacturing | 26 | 28% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 20 | 21.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 3 | Transportation and Warehousing | 13 | 14% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Educational Services | 11 | 11.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Finance and Insurance | 8 | 8.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 7 | 7.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Wholesale Trade | 3 | 3.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Construction | 1 | 1.1% | 0% | 100% |
| 8 | Retail Trade | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Information | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Utilities | 1 | 1.1% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly-Clark USA, LLC | Manufacturing, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 13 | 100% | 0% |
| Air Wisconsin Airlines, LLC | Transportation and Warehousing | 9 | 100% | 0% |
| Oshkosh Defense, LLC | Manufacturing | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Schneider Enterprise Resources, LLC | Transportation and Warehousing | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Ripon College | Educational Services | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| Thedacare, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Lawrence University of Wisconsin | Educational Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Fairway Independent Mortgage Corpo | Finance and Insurance | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Oshkosh Corporation | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Menasha Corporation | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Kimberly Clark USA, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company | Finance and Insurance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Plexus, Corp. | Manufacturing | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Oracular Is, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Agropur, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Agnitio, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Prevea Clinic, Inc. | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Schneider Logistics, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| School Specialty, LLC | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Semex USA, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| St. Norbert College | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Partnership Community Health Center | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Switchgear Power Systems, LLC | Utilities | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| US Venture, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists of Green Bay S C | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Miller Electric Manufacturing, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Menasha Packaging Company, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| M B Company, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| J J Keller and Associates, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Illinois Tool Works, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Harmann Studios, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| GB Minimart, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Foth Infrastructure and Environmen | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Electrical Testing Solutions | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Boviteq USA, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| B & P Mechanical, Inc. | Construction | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| American Family Connect Property and Casualty Insurance | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Amcor Flexibles North America, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ahlstrom Specialty Solutions LL, NA | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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